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I'm looking to join existing Blues band or maybe start something fresh. I do front man vocals and play Harmonica. All the tricks, 1st, 2nd, 3rd positions and Chromatic, amplified or acoustic. Chicago to West Coast and everything in between. Years of gigging experience Europe wide. Based in Essex but play/rehearse anywhere within reason. Have active powered PA system. Contact mark.sibley@finsoft.com

Very experienced Blues/Rock/Funk drummer available. Has toured all over Europe. Bands include:- Mick Clarke(UK), Gwyn Ashton(AUS), Nicky Moore(UK), Carvin Jones(USA), Russ 'Hitman' Alexander(USA), Bad Infuence(UK), etc..& way back in the stone-age, Sassafras(WALES).
Contact:- Chris Sharley by email Sharleyshuffle@aol.com  
Tel:-07957 206032
"Vocalist/Guitarist seeks experienced pro standard blues musicians for funky new blues band. Instruments needed bass, drums, keys/hammond, brass. I am based in
Bicester. Email onefunkymama@hotmail.co.uk  for info."
Experienced, London Based, Rockabilly drummer and Vocal/Rhythm Guitarist looking for Double Bass player and Lead guitarist. Perkins/Vincent/Cash/Sun + originals.
Please email: hthompson@cbi.com
Harmonica Player/Singer, 58, looking for Blues Guitarist/Singer to form Duo - someone who knows the playing of Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Robert Lockwood, Luther Tucker, Louis Myers, Charlie Christian, Duke Robillard, Hollywood Fats, Junior Watson, Alex Schultz, Charlie Baty. Genuine passion for traditional blues, Chicago, West Coast style, and jazz-tinged swing. Hertfordshire based. Please email: gord.onsound@virgin.net
Incomparable vocals of the highest calibre.alternative, funky, bluesy, soulful, rocky, unique, pitch perfect vocals,perfect timing and feel. some rythmn guitar, acoustic or electric. paid duo work is out there.email me. or mob. 07905 476667
Blues Guitarist available in Runcorn ( Northwest ) . 39 Years old , self employed , reliable and capable with good personality . Can handle most styles within the genre from Texas Boogies to Chicago swing Email axe4you@googlemail.com  with set list etc , or listen to some recordings of my playing at http://www.myspace.com/flat357  07944869027 June 08
Bass player available for working Blues Rock band. 20 years experience of live and studio work Influences most rock/blues (Stones, Green, Guy, Thorogood, Faces, Albert King, Wolf, Hooker, etc....). Rochdale/Oldham/Halifax area. Contact Mark Jones 07858464263 or 01706376104.

Bass player available. Looking for a professional band or a hard working amateur or semi-pro band.  Based in Newcastle but will travel. www.myspace.com/mikedarlingblues  or email mikedarling@blueyonder.co.uk .

BASS PLAYER 50. EX PRO LOOKING FOR HARD EDGED BLUES/ROCK&ROLL BAND WITH REGULAR WORK. GOOD GEAR, VOCALS, TRANSPORT, P.A. RIG,PASSPORT.
Hi I'm a Blue singer Harmonica player, I write good songs in a blues/ country style,I've lots of live expierience. I'm looking for a good blues/country guitar player, to form a duo,also interested in any band offersI live on the East coast Nr Bridlington contact stevieford@hotmail.com
Guitarist 34 available and looking for great band or musicians, check out www.chris-ayres.com for sounds . email me at. cayres90@hotmail.com
Oldham/Saddleworth based Bass player looking to form a Blues band.  Need lead guitar, vox, drummer & keyboard/guitarist. To play music of the Blues style, Cream,  Green , ZZtop etc. Not looking to make money, but am looking for great musicians who love making music. BIGd
I am a mature ( 48 )  harp player / frontman with bags of experience, good gear and transport. I am looking for a rocking rnb band in the style of dr feelgood, nine below zero etc. Im not really interested in slow blues as my aim is to give a good tight exciting show and not bore the nuts off the punters. I have plenty of live and session exp and am ready to rock.west sussex area. Call dave on 07510512309
BLUES MUSICIANS. I'm looking to join an existing band or help get one started. . In my 40's, lots of gigging experience with blues bands. Own transport, good gear, reliable, enthusiastic & enjoy rehearsing. All blues styles, particularly Texas and Chicago. Ideal band would be a  3 piece, but all bands considered. . I'm also very keen to hook up with a good blues drummer to go out as a rhythm section for other blues musicians. . . .if you are as sick of blues jams as me, get in touch!!  London, Essex, Kent. blues_bassist@hotmail.com

Lead guitarist/ vocalist seeks paid gigs. Own gear/ P.A/Van/lights etc. London based but happy to travel. I have an extensive repertoire and considerable experience. I am a big fan of all the usual blues guitarists  but especially Mick Taylor and try to emulate his slide playing when I can get away with it. Give me a shout , I’m up for anything – richieburrell@aol.com  / 07957 482 143

Blues guitarist seeks band or other musicians to form a blues band. Pro/semi-pro.I play to a professional standard, electric lead guitar/slide, and acoustic. A1 kit, transport. Age 50's.Live gig, recording, festival experience.The more gigs the better, touring no problem. I am based in South East Wales but can travel. Contact: g.davies77@ntlworld.com
32 year old Lead/Rhythm guitarist with feel and experience. Good sound. Good attitude. Funk/soul/blues a speciality. Contact E-mail - philbasterfield@yahoo.co.uk  Telephone - 07791 439510 (Worcester area-will travel for right band)
Chesterfield based guitarist, 33,  (probably intermediate standard) seeks band/others to jam with and possible gigs. Been practicing in the spare room too long. Influences include SRV, Clapton, Green, BB King, Robben Ford a.o. Looking for a laugh more than stadium tours! email me at matabbott@tiscali.co.uk
HAVE DRUMS WILL TRAVEL!. Experienced Worcestershire based drummer looking for gigging blues/rock/covers/ band, average age 45+ but not essential! Being able to play with good musicians is more important! Back on the scene after some time off!  Still enjoying the buzz!
Please contact Les Marshall on
Manchester Drummer, 42, seeks to join or form lively combo.
Love Blues, Swing, JumpJive, R'n'R, Rockabilly etc. Love getting a crowd dancing.
Own transport, self employed, kids working and wife vanished in divorce court so free to do whatever/wherever/whenever.    paul_a_k@hotmail.co.uk    0795 267 3451
Lead Guitarist in Birmingham now available to join a quality rock and/or blues band. Aged 41, hair almost gone, 25 years experience of gigging in classic rock and rock/blues outfits across the Midlands. Accomplished, professional and with feeling. Influences range from Gary Moore to ZZ Top to SRV to Rush to Dire Straits to BB King. Equipment is Gibson, Fender, Marshall etc. Contact Keith at  k4@btinternet.com
Lead/Rhythm guitarist with feel and experience. Good sound. Good attitude. Funk/soul/blues a speciality.  Contact E-mail - philbasterfield@yahoo.co.uk    Telephone - 07791 439510
Check me out at    www.bandmix.co.uk/pjbfunk
Looking for a quality rockin' blues based band doing gigs in the M25 area. Dep gigs also welcome. I've been playing to a high standard with some great musicians and need a change after 10 years with my current band. Fully mobile, nice guitars & gear etc. Contact Marc on 07769 978 958 or mdaboville@hotmail.com
Blues/Rock Guitarist looking for a band in the West Somerset area. Experienced.  trev.jordan@virgin.net  01984 640345
Experienced, excellent, easy-going, funlovin, Harmonica player looking for a band (any mix of Blues/r&b/Rock) in the north west of Manchester. Call stewart on 07974 784 449 or email me on stewart_speirs@yahoo.com
Experienced Blues vocalist in MANCHESTER looking for band to front. Likes SRV, JIMI, MUDDY, FLEETWOOD MAC ETC. Have a listen to me on Youtube.com  by typing in Sé Monaghan.
Drop me a line if you like what you here.
seamiebeam@hotmail.co.uk
GUITARIST, VERY EXPIRIENCED WITH VOCALS LOOKING FOR BLUES ...R&B.... ROCK N ROLL, BAND, AROUND THE LEICESTER AREA. GOOD EQUIPMENT OWN TRANSPORT EMAIL nedurp@msn.com  OR TEL MOB 07941711548  or  0116 2833379
Blues guitarist looking for a band in the West Somerset area. email trev.jordan@virgin.net
EXCELLENT BLUES HARMONICA PLAYER WITH VOCALS AVAILABLE.  BASED IN NORTHWEST [SALFORD] LOOKING FOR GIGGING BAND. OWN TRANSPORT AND GEAR WILL TRAVEL. LUKE 07946540668
Sax player available, excellent soloist, very experienced in blues & r&b style. Based in Manchester but gigging all over the UK. Reliable, punctual & sober, can learn large amounts of material in short space of time. Paid work only please. Alison Sq5rl@aol.com
Female MATURE EXPERIENCED SINGER unique sound especially good at jazz, blues and soul singing with 8 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE singing with a band. Influenced by Eydie Gorme but open to anything. I live in the south east in HAMPSHIRE, WEST SUSSEX area but i am willing to travel. If you can help or know of anyone who can Thanks Su clppearson@hotmail.com  01243370710
Blues harp player available nearly 30 years live experience, no ego, style of Jones, Feltham e.t.c, own transport and gear lives in Rochford essex, and would like to hear from any bands in the southend on sea area please phone on 01702 542922 after six pm or 07914981751 and ask for John or leave a message!!
Bass guitarist available, ex-9 Below Zero, London-based, pls email brianbethell@hotmail.co.uk 
Eastbourne based bassist/guitarist, 40 odd years experience and best collection of guitars and basses you are ever likely to see! No interest in making money, but would love to play some good blues influenced music for fun. decsov@sky.com
Very experienced Blues/rock guitarist available. Based in Essex but willing to travel further afield. Influences SRV, Robben Ford, Dave Gilmour, Matt Schofield, Hendrix and loads more. Have transport and good gear. Call Alex on 07933 682238 or email me at hoaxey@msn.com
Blues/rock/funk/soul guitarist available for gigging and rehearsing. Im dedicated and reliable and have own transport. Based in Essex but willing 2 travel 4 right band. Influences SRV, Robben Ford, Matt Schofield, Gary moore, Dave Gilmour, Hendrix, the kings and many more. Drop me a mail or call 07933 683238
I am a professional drummer who's musical career from the 60's to present day includes recording and playing live with the likes of David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Mick Jagger, Barry White, Iggy Pop, Terrance Trent D'arby, the Supremes and many original bands. I am looking to commit fully to a professional working band. I live in north London. Please send details to Pedro at perico_ortiz@hotmail.com
Bass guitarist available, ex-9 Below Zero, London-based, pls email brianbethell@hotmail.co.uk  
East Anglia, Norwich based Guitarist looking for blues, rock and roll or similar band. In my 30s been playing a few years and have good gear. willing to scrape by on bass if you need a bass player. Also 5 string banjo if anyone exists who want that in your band! andyrattle@ntlworld.com
Rockabilly double bass player (slap) seeking like minded band, Interested in playing rockin circuit, Suffolk area, but will travel call Andy on 07789406161
I'm a lead and rhythm guitarist based in Aylesbury, looking to join a blues band or form a new one, ideally to play some live gigs. Main influences are Chicago blues, but I love Texas blues as well. I've been playing for over 20 years. If you're interested, email Jon at jbg.guitar@yahoo.co.uk

Experienced North-East based keyboard player looking for a blues/R’n’B band, possibly North Yorks for the right band. Contact: knebworth@hotmail.co.uk

I am over 40, have good gear and bags of experience. influences modern jazz, soul ,blues, funk and more. Live Southend area, have transport ,love Pat Metheny James Brown, Van Morrison. Previously with Soultax and Redhouse Bluesband still do deps for both. I can improvise, lay down solid grooves and swing like the clappers. Phone 01702- 345919  email pedrorandall@btinternet.com  for more details.
Harp player available for gigs, deps, recording, duos or bands, country blues to Chicago RnB, hillbilly to soul, groove aware and image conscious; Superlux, 545, Bullet and valve amp; Crewe based will travel. Some guitar and vocals and boogie banjo! (hear me on Robbies' current album). Ring any time. Terry Earl Taylor 01270 505018 or terry.earl.taylor@amserve.com
Guitarist with 35 years experience. have played all styles (60's, pop, country, Irish, hard rock, blues, R 'n' B) including my own pro one man band for some years. My preference is for a Blues/Rhythm 'n' Blues/Blues Rock band. Lead vocals not a problem but would prefer to restrict mainly to backing/harmony vocals. Have pro gear and transport/availability not a problem. Pro work considered.
Guitarist / Singer available in the Kent Area.  Have played guitar in bands before (played 11 years).  Am 26 now and would like to try out singing with a band and possibly playing guitar.  please conatct me on yuppagembae@hotmail.com
Rockabilly guitarist (43) seeks band or musicians to form one near Leatherhead Surrey area. Influences Cliff Gallup, James Burton, Scotty Moore, etc. Phone 07905 371826 or email Starmanz@ntlworld.com.

Drummer would like to join/form 50’s Rock’n’Roll, Rockabilly band. I’m 35, have vintage kit and transport. Live in Camden, so local areas preferred. Tel: 07852797156

Bass Player available early 40’s. I play electric and double bass. Looking to join hard working Blues/Rock type band. I’m based in Berkshire but will travel for the right band. Ideally looking for a band that gigs a much as possible but would consider forming new band. 

 Email:  blues-bassman@hotmail.co.uk

18 year old bass player looking to join or start a rock band, ive been playing for about 5 years now and i play like duff mckagan from guns n roses, i am very deicated, i am from N.Ireland, Newtownards Co. Down. i want to gig and just play some Rock N Roll. e-mail me at duffvrmckagan@hotmail.co.uk
Guitarist experienced looking to join Blues based band anything  from Blues /  Rock n Roll / R& B / etc  Based in the Leicester area.  Has  good equipment, own transport. For further details Mobile 01162833379 or E mail nedurp@msn.com
My name is Pete and I am the Drummer you are looking for!! Based in sunny Southampton.
I am seeking to join or form a Band that can keep me fully occupied! Tend to like playing Blues/Rock/Funk style but happy to play most styles.
I am reliable, hard working, commited, mature,(40+ own teeth, hair etc.)with a professional attitude, have a great sense of humour and want to have fun.
I have a great sounding kit and own transport. Willing to travel for the right band as I am single, with no ties, and have a very flexible approach with regards to practice/gigging ie. day/night/weekends.
Please only contact me if you are genuinely serious and prepared to put the hard work in - 'cos I am !!
email: peteandc@aol.com  fone: 07966 168210

VERY EXPERIENCED BLUES/ROCK GUITARIST (Rory Gallagher/Knopfler style) with excellent gear seeks pro or semi-pro band with plenty of work. Based  Aylesbury, Herts/Bucks border Tel 078 711 69845

Professional tenor sax player available for tours, gigs and session. jazz / rock or blues. Can perform as solo artist with jazz / blues backing. Chris 07990807548 or www.shawsax.co.uk
48 year old bass player back after long break looking for other musicians i.e. guitar, drums, keyboard to jam with and occasional gigs. Blues influenced. Aylesbury based. Contact Dave.
berkshire.lubrication@scbrew.co.uk

Drummer – loud / solid – looking to join / form driving Rock / Blues / R&B band (3 / 4 piece).  Loads of experience – good gear – own transport.  Mid-Herts area.  Contact – slt07@btinternet.com ,

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